Interim Group Financial Controller

Partner Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned global business in the West End seeks a Group Financial Controller to lead statutory reporting and accounting treatments. The successful candidate will enhance internal controls, manage group finance activities, and ensure compliance with global standards, while driving process improvements in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to influence global finance teams.
• Experience in managing group accounting processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage group consolidations and statutory accounts.
• Drive process improvements in finance function.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Job description

This range is provided by Partner Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Partner Financial is partnering with a renowned global business headquartered in the West End. This is an innovative company recognized for its offerings and commitment to maintaining a vibrant, collaborative working culture. The business has international outlets with a strong presence in Europe and is driven by a passion for excellence and a forward-thinking approach to its customers.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in working directly with senior management, leading all aspects of statutory reporting and accounting treatments, and managing a specialist group finance team.

The Group Financial Controller will be responsible for constantly improving financial and reporting processes, leading group finance activities, managing group consolidations, and ensuring compliance with global accounting standards. The ideal individual will possess the ability to influence key decision-makers and adopt a proactive approach to managing change within an evolving business environment.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the financial operations of the business to enhance internal controls and drive continuous improvement.
• Manage group consolidations and the preparation of statutory accounts.
• Support M&A activities and lead the integration of new acquisitions into the reporting process, ensuring seamless financial management across the group.
• Liaise closely with auditors to manage the year-end process.
• Drive consistency in reporting, ensuring all processes are system-driven during development and testing phases.
• Provide support to the broader finance team during year-end close and financial reporting.
• Manage the year-end process to ensure the timely and accurate completion of financial statements and disclosures.
• Demonstrate strong leadership and cultural sensitivity when collaborating with colleagues in different teams and regions.
• Drive process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the finance function.

The candidate:

• Proven ability to influence global finance teams to meet tight reporting deadlines.
• Experience in managing group accounting processes and consolidations for complex organizations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with senior stakeholders.
• Hands-on approach, with a keen eye for detail and a strategic mindset.

We will contact candidates whose profiles closely match the client's criteria within 24 hours of application to arrange an initial meeting. If you do not hear from us within this timeframe, thank you for your interest, but please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion. If you wish to have a confidential discussion about your current situation, feel free to give us a call.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing

Industries

• Business Consulting and Services

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